On this, Vladimir Putin's 69th birthday, we are reminded that even authoritarian leaders are softies for good dogs. Maybe especially so?
Vladimir Putin has named his new dog Buffy, but there was no sign in a walkabout for the cameras that the Bulgarian shepherd had any vampire-slaying tricks.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has named his new dog Buffy, but there was no sign in a walkabout for the cameras that the Bulgarian shepherd had any vampire-slaying tricks.
A five-year-old boy won a competition to find a name for the dog, which Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov gave to Putin in Sofia last month.
A big, barking dog can be intimidating at the best of times. Even more so perhaps when it's standing next to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, a dog lover, was presented Wednesday with a puppy as a belated birthday gift from the leader of Turkmenistan.
Vladimir Putin has named his new dog Buffy, but there was no sign in a walkabout for the cameras Thursday that the Bulgarian shepherd had any vampire-slaying tricks.
The cute caramel and white puppy may have a bit of growing up to do before he can think about stealing his master s crown, but he is expected to weigh a formidable 120lb.
From appearances, it seems as though nothing wins over the Russian strongman like a dog.
Russian Pm& 039;s New Bulgarian Shepherd Buffy a "Very Pretty Boy" but Leaves Surprises around Master& 039;s House
Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who turns 70 today, is known to love dogs. He is accompanied by his pets when meeting world leaders even when they are afraid of mutts
Putin's furry friends and why his pets might hold the key to world domination. You won't believe what he has in store for his cuddly troupe!
Plush and cuddly when they are young, alabai dogs grow into fierce shepherd dogs, fearless in warding off wolves but also in dealing with human strangers.
Berdymukhamedov s presentation of a puppy to Vladimir Putin is ironic, given the bloodbath of stray dogs and cats over which he has presided in Ashgabat
Russian President Vladimir Putin was given a puppy as a gift from Turkmenistan's president. Here's Putin with animals over the years.
March 24, 2013. President Vladimir Putin's dogs, Buffy the Bulgarian Shepherd and Yume the Akita Inu, during a walk in the Moscow Region.
As the war in Ukraine drags on, and the casualties of humans and animals mount, so does the frustration and sense of helplessness worldwide. All of this because one man and his inner circle are hel
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says he loves Buffy, his new puppy, even though the Bulgarian shepherd leaves puddles and piles around the house.
Russian president Vladimir Putin received a puppy as a belated birthday president from Turkmenistan’s president, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. The Alabai puppy,
I ve been a little disappointed in Mr Putin of late, on account of him having lost some of his mystique as the smartest tough-guy in the room.
pet dog of Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Japan's offer of a gift Akita dog, a Japanese Mp says.
Somehow I think this has to cost Putin a few points in the world leader macho standings: Moscow -- Vladimir Putin has named his new dog Buffy, but there was no sign in a walkabout for the cameras that the Bulgarian shepherd had any vampire-slaying tricks. In comments reported by Russian news age
Vladimir Putin shows softer side walking his pet dogs
From the president of Finland's smiling Boston terrier to Queen Elizabeth's menagerie of corgis, check out these famous world leaders and their pups.
Tom Parfitt, Moscow
Moscow (Ap) Another summit, another dog. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday added a puppy to the litter of canine companions he's received as gifts. This one is a Central Asian Shepherd bestowed by the president of the ex-Soviet nation of Turkmenistan.
From Putin s dogs to cuddly koalas, leaders can t resist a pet project.
An offer to "present a bridegroom" for President Putin's female pooch "was dashed" - a Japanese politician reveals.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is one of the greatest tragedies of recent years in the West and a conflict that has left us all devastated, worried and looking towards one man:
The president of Turkmenistan has presented Vladimir Putin with a belated birthday gift following their summit Wednesday a home-bred Turkmen shepherd dog.
Yugoslavian Shepherd named Pasha is three months old
The Russian leader received a female Akita named Yume in 2012 as a gift from Japan s Akita prefecture
Putin cuddled Verny Russian for loyal and kissed the pup on the head during a meeting in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Tokyo: Russia appears to have snubbed a Japanese attempt at puppy-love diplomacy by declining a gift of a dog for President Vladimir Putin at a summit next week with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
b Moscow /b Another summit, another dog.
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Buffy (Bulgarian and Russian ) is a male dog who belongs to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Buffy was given to Putin by Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, during a visit to Sofia, Bulgaria, on 13 November 2010. Buffy is a caramel and white Bulgarian shepherd Karakachan Dog. Buffy
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov presented Putin with the puppy as a birthday gift. Putin, an avid dog lover, turned 65 over the weekend.
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The oldest stock breeds in Europe are believed to be the Karakachan horse and the Karakachan sheep. They were developed and bred by (wait for it), the Karakachan, a nomadic people now found in Greece and in Bulgaria. Renowned stock breeders, the Karakachan also bestowed the world with a remarkable breed of dog known as ...
Japan tried to make friends with Russia by giving Putin a puppy
Moscow (Ap) Another summit, another dog. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday added a puppy to the litter of canine companions he's received as gifts. This one is a...
In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply attacked Eu and Nato member Bulgaria for supporting Western sanctions against Russia - but now, his tone has noticeably softened. What s changed?
Moscow (Ap) Another summit, another dog.Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday added a puppy to the litter of canine companions he's received as gifts. This one is a Central Asian Shepherd bestowed by the president of the ex-Soviet nation of Turkme
Russian President Vladimir Putin, a dog lover, received an adorable puppy as a belated birthday gift from Turkmenistan's president. Turkmenistan is looking to Russia for boosting exports, especially of Turkmen gas.
Cute and fluffy on the outside, but a strict guard on the inside this is all about Yume the Akita Inu, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's pet dogs. 13.12.2016, Sputnik International
Russia appears to have snubbed a Japanese attempt at puppy-love diplomacy by declining a gift of a dog for President Vladimir Putin at a summit next week w
Verny, which means "faithful" in Russian, was a gift from the president of Turkmenistan.
Another summit, another dog.
"They look better on your dog than I've ever seen them look on people," joked one Reddit user.
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During a recent meet and greet with Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou, French President Emmanuel Macron s spotlight was completely stolen by his new dog.Nemo, a Labrador-griffin cross, is named after the captain in Jules Verne's science fiction classic, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea.He's ...
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